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Does the lease agreement for a Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt franchise restrict the use of the premises?

Bananas_Smoothies_Frozen_Yogurt Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

You must sell or offer for sale all products and services authorized by us and may not sell or offer for sale any products or services which have not been authorized. You may be restricted in the use of your premises by the use clause in your lease. Further, the Franchise Agreement prohibits the use of the restaurant premises for any purpose other than the operation of the Franchised Business. We have the right to change the types of authorized products and services and there are no limits on our right to make changes.

You must sell all food, menu items and other products and services that we require or in our sole discretion, approve for sale by written direction. You are not restricted as to the customers whom you may serve at the restaurant.

Your franchise may not offer any products or services we have not authorized for Green Leaf's Beyond Great Salads or Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt or when applicable, The Market By Villa, restaurants without our prior written approval. We have the right to change the types of authorized goods and services, and there are no limits on our right to make changes. You may not use your restaurant for any purpose other than the operation of a Green Leaf's Beyond Great Salads or Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt or when applicable, The Market By Villa, restaurant, as applicable, in compliance with the Franchise Agreement, Telephone booths, newspaper racks, jukeboxes, gum machines, games, rides, or any coin vending machines may not be installed on the premises without our written approval.

You must at all times maintain sufficient food, supplies, and personnel to operate the restaurant at its maximum capacity and efficiency.

Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD page 49)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt FDD, the use of the premises may be restricted by the use clause in the lease agreement. The Franchise Agreement also prohibits using the restaurant premises for any purpose other than operating the Franchised Business.

This means a franchisee must only sell authorized products and services and operate the Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt business from the premises. The franchisee cannot sell unauthorized items or use the location for other business ventures without prior approval from Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt.

Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt retains the right to modify the authorized products and services list with no limitations. Additionally, franchisees need written approval to install items like telephone booths, newspaper racks, jukeboxes, gum machines, games, rides, or any coin vending machines on the premises.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.